When facing a stressful task, people who feel punished by God report experiencing higher levels of stress. But a new study ...

Receiving a back massage after a mentally demanding task lowers your heart rate but keeps skin conductance elevated. A new study demonstrates that different bodily signals respond to physical touch in ...

A new study of nearly 4,000 older adults reveals that daily variations in the stress hormone cortisol predict cognitive decline. Researchers found that moderate daily fluctuations may protect the ...

A randomized controlled trial suggests that providing low-income mothers with unconditional monthly cash gifts slows their children's cellular aging. The findings highlight how early antipoverty ...

Established couples seeking a third person for sexual or romantic relationships often focus on their own pleasure while ignoring the newcomer's desires. A new study explores how the search affects the ...

A 10-minute jog as slow as a walk provides a measurable boost to your brain. New research shows this low-effort exercise sharpens focus, lifts mood, and activates key cognitive control centers.

People with hidden doubts about their self-worth are quicker to spot subtle facial expressions of anger and disgust. New ...

A new small study in rats reveals that the digestive tract communicates with the brain during meals to help remember where ...

A comprehensive review of 60 years of research reveals that people who participate in protests are driven more by social ...

Evolutionary Studies and Higher Education presented results of an online experiment that asked participants how ...

A new study indicates that autistic individuals on Medicaid have a life expectancy nearly 14 years shorter than the general U ...

A new study reveals that psilocybin and standard antidepressants both reduce the brain's tendency to misinterpret facial ...